Controversial Treaty and FOI Bills Pass on Last Day of B.C. Legislative Session
The nations say the treaty would cover nearly 80% of Wei Wai Kum territory and could trigger litigation if ratified without meaningful consultation.
- Hereditary Chief representatives from Wei Wai Kum and Wai Kai led a protest in Campbell River on Wednesday, demanding the province pause Bill 20, the K'ómoks Treaty Act, until meaningful consultation occurs.
- The Nations allege the Treaty claims nearly 80 per cent of Wei Wai Kum territory with no basis under Canadian or Indigenous law, threatening loss of the Salmon River Reserve, chieftainship seats, and Gukwdzi sites.
- Several Nations formally requested a 180-day pause to address overlapping claims, as Hereditary Chief Jim Henderson said the Crown and Treaty partners have "refused to come and meet" to discuss Indigenous laws.
- Chief Nicole Rempel "respectfully disagrees" with the pause request, stating the Nation has spent years in collaborative protocol discussions and remains open to respectful dialogue despite ongoing disagreements.
- Participants carried signs reading "Protect our territory for future generations," warning that ratifying the Treaty without meaningful engagement will likely trigger litigation and direct action to protect sacred sites.
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Penticton Western News
Controversial treaty and FOI bills pass on last day of B.C. legislative session
The B.C. government steered two controversial pieces of legislation across the finish line just before the clock ran out on the legislative session on Thursday, May 28. The first, a bill to ratify a treaty with the K’omoks First Nation, was introduced alongside a treaty with Northern B.C.’s Kitselas First Nation. Both ran into trouble after strong opposition from the neighbouring Nations. The Wei Wai Kum First Nation says it has an overlapping c…
Liǧʷiłdax̌ʷ members protest against K’ómoks treaty - Creston Valley Advance
Several Gi’gigamae (hereditary chiefs) from Wei Wai Kum and We Wai Kai spoke of protective actions during a protest in Campbell River on Wednesday. The hereditary chiefs and council members are calling on the province to pause Bill 20, the K’ómoks Treaty Act, until meaningful consultation, accommodation and dispute resolution takes place. Their concern is that the treaty claims close to 80 per cent of Wei Wai Kum territory with, they say, no bas…
The Hamilton Spectator
‘Ratification does not remove the conflict’: Wei Wai Kum outlines treaty concerns
For Wei Wai Kum Chief Chris Roberts, whose First Nation is among those raising concerns surrounding Bill 20, the K’ómoks Treaty Act, the dispute over British Columbia’s proposed K’ómoks treaty is not simply about lines on a map.
Liǧʷiłdax̌ʷ members protest against K’ómoks treaty - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier
Several Gi’gigamae (hereditary chiefs) from Wei Wai Kum and We Wai Kai spoke of protective actions during a protest in Campbell River on Wednesday. The hereditary chiefs and council members are calling on the province to pause Bill 20, the K’ómoks Treaty Act, until meaningful consultation, accommodation and dispute resolution takes place. Their concern is that the treaty claims close to 80 per cent of Wei Wai Kum territory with, they say, no bas…
Liǧʷiłdax̌ʷ members protest against K’ómoks treaty - Grand Forks Gazette
Several Gi’gigamae (hereditary chiefs) from Wei Wai Kum and We Wai Kai spoke of protective actions during a protest in Campbell River on Wednesday. The hereditary chiefs and council members are calling on the province to pause Bill 20, the K’ómoks Treaty Act, until meaningful consultation, accommodation and dispute resolution takes place. Their concern is that the treaty claims close to 80 per cent of Wei Wai Kum territory with, they say, no bas…
Liǧʷiłdax̌ʷ members protest against K’ómoks treaty - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
Several Gi’gigamae (hereditary chiefs) from Wei Wai Kum and We Wai Kai spoke of protective actions during a protest in Campbell River on Wednesday. The hereditary chiefs and council members are calling on the province to pause Bill 20, the K’ómoks Treaty Act, until meaningful consultation, accommodation and dispute resolution takes place. Their concern is that the treaty claims close to 80 per cent of Wei Wai Kum territory with, they say, no bas…
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